by Carrie Turansky | Apr 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, One thing I loved about our house the first time I walked through with the realtor was the built in bookshelves in the living room. In the past we stored all our homeschooling books there, but now they mostly hold some of my favorite novels and a few...
by Carrie Turansky | Nov 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, Many people have asked me how I came up with the idea to write The Governess of Highland Hall. So, I thought I would share a few questions and answers about the book’s inspiration today. Watching the British TV series Downton Abbey stirred my...
by Carrie Turansky | Nov 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, This Thanksgiving I am reflecting back over the many blessings that have come my way this year. I am very grateful to see the Lord at work in our family, especially in the lives of my grandchildren. What a blessing to see them excited about their faith,...
by Carrie Turansky | Nov 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, I am often asked how I got started writing, so I thought I would share my writing journey with you! I’ve loved reading since I first visited the library as a young child and checked out a tall stack of picture books. I soon graduated to chapter books and...
by Carrie Turansky | Oct 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, Scones are a delicious treat often enjoyed at teatime in England today, just as they were back in 1911 when Julia Foster became the governess at Highland Hall and enjoyed them with the Ramsey family at their beautiful country estate. Serving Tea at...
by Carrie Turansky | Oct 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, Launch week for The Governess of Highland Hall was amazing, and I wanted to share some of the highlights with you! Local Book Launch Tea Party We had a fun celebration, Sunday, Oct. 13th, with 60 friends who came out to celebrate the release of **The...